About Socorro County, New Mexico

Socorro County is located in west-central New Mexico. The county seat is Socorro (official site: https://www.socorrocounty.net/).

  • Population: 15,967
  • Households: 4,953
  • Median household income: $40,699
  • Median home value: $132,700
  • Below poverty line: 30.5%
  • Land area: 6,646.4 sq mi
  • Population density: 2.4 people / sq mi
  • Public libraries indexed: 3
  • NCES schools indexed: 11
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SEC EDGAR Company Search
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Socorro County
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Field notes are the narrative record of the cadastral survey . They are written in tabular format and contain the detailed descriptions of entire survey process including the instrumentation and procedures utilized, calling all physical evidence evaluated in the survey process, and listing all ...
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Socorro County InfoNet - General Information
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Socorro Office 575-835-1287 . New Mexico is a fence-out state in regard to livestock running at large. Therefore, in all unincorporated areas of the County, it is the landowner's responsibilty to fence out unwanted livestock according to fencing ...
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Socorro County InfoNet - Human Resources
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Performs a variety of entry level law enforcement duties related to the security, safety, order, operation and maintenance of county jail facilities, including incarceration and detention of prisoners. ... Works under the close to general supervision of the Corrections Captain, Sergeant or Detention Administrator. ... 1. Corrections: Receives ongoing on-the-job training; attends academy training sessions receiving instruction in the duties, responsibilities, liabilities and physical environment associated with the correction officer functions; assists with processing of inmate grievances.
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Socorro County InfoNet - Clerk’s Office
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NOTICE: Pursuant to NMSA Chapter 14, Article 8, Section 21 (A): “Except as provided in this section, all documents filed and recorded in the office of the county clerk are public records, subject to disclosure pursuant to the Inspection of Public Records Act.” · The Socorro County Clerk ...
Socorro County InfoNet - Assessor’s Office
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The office also prepares the tax rolls for the County Treasurer for real property (land and improvements), personal property (business equipment), livestock, and mobile homes. ... Elaine Briggs was appointed by Ms. Griego as Chief Deputy Assessor. ... Rio Grande Estates is a subdivision located in northern Socorro County.
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Use of this site for any purpose other than viewing individual electronic court records, or attempts to download multiple records per transaction, are strictly prohibited. Data use is subject to NMSA 1978, Sec. 14-3-15.1 · If the information displayed on this site does not accurately reflect ...
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Socorro County Records and Case Search
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Start by visiting the official website of the New Mexico Courts, specifically the New Mexico Courts Case Lookup ( https://caselookup.nmcourts.gov/caselookup/), which allows you to search for both district and magistrate court cases across the ...
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PACER systems will undergo maintenance on Sunday, May 10, 2026, from 5:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET . As a result, certain portions of this site may be temporarily degraded during the maintenance window. Log in to the federal Judiciary’s electronic public access services.
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Home - NM Department of Public Safety
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The NM DPS exists to promote a safe and secure environment for the State of New Mexico through intelligently led policing practices, vital scientific and technical support, current and relevant training, and innovative leadership for our greater ...
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Birth Certificates
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Paternal grandparent is eligible ... on the vital record. See the List of Acceptable Documents for Obtaining a Birth Record for details. The search fee for a birth certificate is $10 per certificate. ... Hours: M-F 8:30 am - 3:30 pm. Please call 505-841-4185 for further information. 505-841-4100 Clinic Services (Phone) 1-866-534-0051 (Toll Free) Socorro County Public Health ...
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My Registration Information
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Voter Information Portal · New Mexico Office of the Secretary of State · New Mexico Capitol Annex North / 325 Don Gaspar, Suite 300 / Santa Fe, NM 87501 · (505) 827-3600 / (800) 477-3632 / Email SOS Elections · Visit Secretary of State Website · Contact your County Clerk ·
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Online Services | NM Regulation and Licensing Department
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For an alcohol liquor license, alcohol delivery permit, tobacco/tobacco products license and expiration date, or Server Permits, search the RLD database by selecting Regulation Type (Alcohol or Tobacco), Entity Type (busines/premises, Alcohol Server or Instructor) and enter the Business Type & Name for Establishments or First Name and Last Name for Server (do not search for old permit number). Click on the link below: ... The New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department has implemented an online licensing system called NM-PLUS for 28 professions regulated under the Boards and Commissions…
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Oath of Office | Maggie Toulouse Oliver - New Mexico Secretary of State
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The Secretary of State of New Mexico, county clerks, clerk of probate courts, clerk of district courts, clerks of magistrate courts if the magistrate court has a seal, and all duly commissioned and acting notaries public, are hereby authorized and empowered to administer oaths and affirmations ...
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U.S. Bureau of Land Management federal land records.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Are New Mexico marriage records public?
Marriage records in New Mexico are generally public — anyone can verify that a marriage occurred and request a non-certified copy. Certified copies (needed for legal purposes like name changes or immigration) may be restricted to the spouses, immediate family, or those with a court order.
What's the difference between a bench warrant and an arrest warrant in New Mexico?
An arrest warrant is issued by a judge based on probable cause that a crime was committed. A bench warrant is issued when someone fails to appear in court or violates a court order. Both authorize police to take you into custody in New Mexico — bench warrants are far more common in traffic and minor cases.
What is an ICE detainer (Form I-247)?
An ICE detainer (Form I-247) is a written request from ICE asking a local jail to hold someone for up to 48 additional hours after they would normally be released so ICE can take custody. Federal courts have held that detainers are requests, not orders — whether a jail honors a detainer depends on the local sheriff's policy.
Does an active warrant show up on a background check in New Mexico?
Yes. Active warrants in New Mexico appear on name-based criminal background checks through the New Mexico Department of Public Safety – Law Enforcement Records Bureau system the moment they are entered. Some employers also run a separate NCIC warrant query, which catches federal warrants as well.